I currently own this nice little runner and was wondering if a Digitrax SD164D sound decoder would work to upgrade it? The current decoder is in the tender and there is a spce for a peaker already there, along with a 8 pin plug.
Anyone try this? I like the price of the decoder $45- and they work well in Atheans with 9 pin connectors.
Quote from: bobv on September 09, 2014, 03:20:38 PM
I currently own this nice little runner and was wondering if a Digitrax SD164D sound decoder would work to upgrade it? The current decoder is in the tender and there is a space for a speaker already there, along with a 8 pin plug.
Anyone try this? I like the price of the decoder $45- and they work well in Athearn's with 9 pin connectors.
It will work. You will need a 9 pin to 8 pin adapter. Unplug the present decoder.
The below link is for using a SoundTraxx decoder. A much better decoder.
Cut the capacitors on the PC board. They are clearly marked.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,16616.0.html
I believe the decoder comes with the speaker connected to the decoder so no soldering needed. Good reason for the adapter also.
Don't be concerned about the two green inductors. With the caps gone, they are a non issue.
Rich